Analysis
Weekly Recap and Forecast: A new Fed Chair, Higher Inflation Readings, and Dow Jones back above 50,000
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached fresh all-time highs as AI-driven technology stocks continued leading the rally.
STARTRADER
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174 days ago
Dollar and oil edge up, stocks and bonds sink as inflation fears grow
Hormuz limbo lifts oil prices, fuelling inflation worries. Bond yields jump across the board on firmer rate hike expectations. Gold and stocks tumble but dollar climbs to 2½-week high. Pound leads FX losers amid twists and turns of UK politics.
XM Group
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174 days ago
Geopolitics, Warsh, Nvidia and data to test markets
Stalled US-Iran talks support high oil prices and periodic risk-off market moves; Focus shifts to new Fed Chair and Fedspeak as inflationary pressures accelerate; Nvidia earnings could extend or derail the US equity rally; gold lacks bullish catalysts; PMIs are key to euro’s performance; UK political unrest could intensify, weakening the pound; Dollar/yen rises again as BoJ’s intervention fails
XM Group
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174 days ago
Gold Falls on US Inflation Concerns as Week Ends in Losses
Gold continued its decline on Friday, falling to 4,619 USD per ounce. The week is set to close with losses of around 1%, as mounting US inflation puts pressure on the market. Rising prices reinforce expectations that the Federal Reserve may maintain elevated rates for longer or even resume rate hikes.
RoboForex
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174 days ago
U.S. Stocks Hit New Records Amid Focus on U.S.-China Talks
Today’s Focus: Markets remain focused on the latest updates from President Trump’s visit to China. Key data releases include U.S. industrial and manufacturing output for April, both expected to show modest month-on-month growth. Results beating expectations would further indicate the U.S. economy's continued resilience.
ATFX
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174 days ago
EBC Markets Briefing | Pound faces selloff on political mess; Cisco up 13.4%
UK markets slid after a cabinet resignation raised political uncertainty. Sterling weakened as geopolitical risks grew, while AI chip stocks were mixed.
EBC Financial Group
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174 days ago
Dollar Strengthens as Hawkish Fed Bets Pressure Gold, Silver and Oil | 15th May, 2026
Markets turn defensive as strong US data and hawkish Fed expectations boost the USD. Gold and silver remain bearish, oil softens near $97.50, and USD/CAD strengthens on weaker commodity sentiment. Overall, rising yields and Dollar strength dominate market direction amid cautious sentiment.
Moneta Markets
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175 days ago
Yen Faces Headwinds from US Rates and Rising Energy Costs
Stronger US rates, rising energy costs, and dollar strength are pressuring Japan’s currency this week.
VT Markets
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175 days ago
Oil Prices Firm as Hormuz Closure Maintains Supply Concerns
Oil prices remain supported as the Strait of Hormuz stays closed and geopolitical tensions keep the supply-risk premium elevated.
VT Markets
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175 days ago
China’s PPP Lead Over the US Highlights the Shifting Global Economic Balance
China has remained ahead of the United States in GDP measured by Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) since 2014. Whilst the US continues to dominate global finance and capital markets, China’s expanding economic scale increasingly shapes discussions surrounding technology, supply chains, and the future structure of the global economy.
Headway
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175 days ago
The ECB and BoE are unlikely to rush with rate hikes
The US dollar took two steps forward and one back following another batch of hawkish macroeconomic data and new record highs for US indices.
FxPro
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175 days ago
Three signs of a bearish crypto market
Three signs of a bear market in crypto: performance remains worse than equities, the sentiment index cannot hold above 50, and Bitcoin is facing resistance at the 200-day MA.
FxPro
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175 days ago
Stocks hit new highs despite rising yields and Trump-Xi showdown
AI-fuelled stock rally shows no sign of easing as Cisco latest to smash earnings. US PPI data adds to heightened inflation risks as Treasury yields jump. Trump and Xi hold talks but lack of details keeps markets in suspense. Pound finds some love from upbeat GDP data as Starmer’s woes worsen.
XM Group
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175 days ago
EBC Markets Briefing | South Korea set to surpass India's market cap
South Korea's AI-driven stock rally lifted it to the world's 7th-largest market, while India lagged amid weak currency and foreign outflows.
EBC Financial Group
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175 days ago
Today Technical Analysis: Gold faces strong resistance at $4,700 level on renewed strength in US dollar
The SP500 continues to display strong bullish structure on the hourly timeframe after rebounding sharply from the 7,346 low. Price has been respecting the short-term moving averages during minor pullbacks.
STARTRADER
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175 days ago
Today Fundamental Analysis: Nasdaq and S&P 500 surge to new record highs driven by tech companies
U.S. stock futures moved higher early Thursday after technology stocks pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh record highs. Semiconductor stocks such as Nvidia and Micron Technology remained major drivers of market gains amid ongoing optimism around AI-related growth.
STARTRADER
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175 days ago
NVIDIA's H200 AI Chip Sales: Geopolitical Risks and Opportunities
NVIDIA's stock rises on the U.S. approval of H200 AI chip sales to China, but risks from geopolitical tensions and export controls remain key concerns.
VT Markets
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175 days ago
Dollar Strengthens Amid Rising Inflation and Fed Hike Bets
The US Dollar rises as strong inflation data boosts expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike, with geopolitical tensions adding pressure.
VT Markets
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175 days ago
GBP/USD Under Policy Pressure: What Lies Ahead for the Prime Minister?
GBP/USD held at 1.3528 on Thursday following an overnight decline. The pound remains under pressure, close to its lowest levels since late April, amid media reports of a potential leadership contest within the ruling party. According to The Times, British Health Minister Wes Streeting is preparing to launch a campaign against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
RoboForex
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175 days ago
GBP/USD Under Policy Pressure: What Lies Ahead for the Prime Minister?
GBP/USD held at 1.3528 on Thursday following an overnight decline. The pound remains under pressure, close to its lowest levels since late April, amid media reports of a potential leadership contest within the ruling party. According to The Times, British Health Minister Wes Streeting is preparing to launch a campaign against Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
RoboForex
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175 days ago
